MSI provides services for effective warehouse operations and inventory control so that:

• Inventory is maintained at an optimum level consistent with operating needs.
• Materials received are of correct quality, quantity and specifications.
• Scrap and surplus stocks are properly identified and disposed.
• Existing stock is physically checked against Kardex quantities on a regular basis The computerized systems generally follow considerations, such as:
• Analysis of operating / maintenance system to determine the overall requirements of materials, spares, tools etc.
• Establishment of stock levels and economic order quantities (EOQ) keeping in view the lead time based on geographic locations of the source of supply and plant consumption pattern.
• Preparation of standard codes (numeric / alpha numeric) for the items being stocked.
• Preparation of documents/formats to be used in the system.
• Establishment of document flow procedures.
• Preparation of spare parts interchangeability report.